The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is encouraging people to look at the firework code Credit: DEAN LEWINS/AAP/Press Association Images

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is encouraging people to look at the firework code to make sure they stay safe. They say:

Young people should watch and enjoy fireworks at a safe distance and follow the safety rules for using sparklers. Only adults should deal with firework displays and the lighting of fireworks. They should also take care of the safe disposal of fireworks once they have been used.

Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable

Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time

Read and follow the instructions on each firework using a torch if necessary

Light the firework at arm's length with a taper and stand well back

Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks

Never return to a firework once it has been lit

Don't put fireworks in pockets and never throw them

Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators

Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire

Make sure that the fire is out and surroundings are made safe before leaving